Microchip Launches 10BASE-T1S Transceivers to Boost Edge Connectivity
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Microchip Technology unveiled the LAN8679 and LAN8680 10BASE-T1S PMD transceivers and the LAN8660X, LAN8661X, and LAN8662X endpoint family on the 30th.
The new products are designed to support next-generation zonal architectures and the transition to automotive and industrial Ethernet networks.
The LAN8679 uses an 8-pin VDFN package and an OA3P interface, while the LAN8680 integrates SBC functions such as power management, system standby, power-saving control, and watchdog monitoring.
Microchip Technology expanded its Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) portfolio with new products based on 10BASE-T1S. On the 30th, Microchip Technology unveiled the LAN8679 and LAN8680 10BASE-T1S PMD transceivers, and on the same day it also unveiled the LAN8660X, LAN8661X, and LAN8662X endpoint family equipped with integrated transceivers.
The new products are designed to support next-generation zonal architectures. As automotive and industrial systems evolve into fully Ethernet-based networks, demand is growing to reduce wiring complexity and efficiently integrate sensors and actuators at the network edge.
Microchip Technology's new products were developed against that backdrop. They are tied to efforts to reduce wiring burdens and make it easier to integrate edge devices as automotive and industrial systems shift to Ethernet networks.
Among them, the LAN8679 uses a compact 8-pin VDFN package. The LAN8679 provides a standardized Open Alliance 3-pin (OA3P) interface, reducing pin count and design complexity. With this configuration, the LAN8679 can be used in space-constrained edge nodes.
The LAN8680 builds on the LAN8679 and is presented as a product that also integrates SBC functions such as power management, system standby, power-saving control, and watchdog monitoring. The LAN8679 and LAN8680 were designed to improve reliability and safety in environments such as automotive and industrial applications.
The LAN8679 and LAN8680 were developed to meet AEC-Q100 and ISO 26262 automotive functional safety standards. In addition, Microchip provided a standardized and simplified interface multi-drop connector solution, expanding its VelocityDRIVE portfolio as a result.
Charlie Forni, vice president of Microchip's Networking and Connectivity business unit, said the latest 10BASE-T1S portfolio reflects the company's continued efforts to enable scalable All-Ethernet network architectures. He added that the devices combine the simplicity of the OA3P interface with integrated endpoint functionality, giving developers the flexibility to significantly reduce complexity at the edge while building efficient, reliable systems.
The LAN8660X, LAN8661X, and LAN8662X endpoint family integrates PMD transceivers with a single-chip Remote Control Protocol (RCP) solution. This eliminates the need for external PHY components and supports the development of compact edge nodes for control systems, lighting, and audio applications.
The family uses a 10BASE-T1S multi-drop topology. As a result, typically 8 or more nodes can share a single bus line, enabling reduced wiring weight, lower system cost, and fewer gateways, while making it possible to connect sensors and actuators directly at the network edge.
Microchip has expanded this product family. Target markets include automotive zonal architectures, industrial automation, robotics, aerospace, and defense systems, and the company plans to provide integrated Single Pair Ethernet-based networks and a simplified connectivity framework while supporting developers in implementing scalable All-Ethernet architectures.
Source: TECHWORLD · Park Gyu-chan
Original: https://www.epnc.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=407524
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